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1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2.1Inter Milan Eye Romelu Lukaku And Victor Moseshttps://thewhistler.ng/inter-milan-eye-romelu-lukaku-and-victor-moses/
https://thewhistler.ng/inter-milan-eye-romelu-lukaku-and-victor-moses/#respondThu, 23 May 2019 10:06:15 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=71615Inter Milan want to sign Romelu Lukaku and Victor Moses this summer; once they have appointed Antonio Conte as their new head coach, according reports. The former Chelsea boss is expected to replace Luciano Spalletti at Inter next week, according to Sky in Italy, and both players are believed to be on his wishlist. Conte […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/inter-milan-eye-romelu-lukaku-and-victor-moses/feed/0Romelu-LukakuJuventus Mulls Maurizio Sarri As Massimiliano Allegri’s Replacementhttps://thewhistler.ng/juventus-mulls-maurizio-sarri-as-massimiliano-allegris-replacement/
https://thewhistler.ng/juventus-mulls-maurizio-sarri-as-massimiliano-allegris-replacement/#respondTue, 21 May 2019 17:21:24 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=71498Ahead of Massimiliano Allegri’s exit from Juventus, the Italian club are said to be making moves to hire Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri as replacement. Juventus had announced on Friday that they will no longer be needing Allegri’s services from the 2019/20 season following the club’s failure to win the Champions League trophy despite Cristiano Ronaldo […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/juventus-mulls-maurizio-sarri-as-massimiliano-allegris-replacement/feed/0Maurizio-SarriMassimiliano Allegri Sacked As Juventus Managerhttps://thewhistler.ng/massimiliano-allegri-sacked-as-juventus-manager/
https://thewhistler.ng/massimiliano-allegri-sacked-as-juventus-manager/#respondFri, 17 May 2019 14:45:45 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=71259Massimiliano Allegri will cease to manage Juventus football club from the 2019/20 season, the Italian club announced on Friday. Allegri’s sack is coming after he failed to help the club win the highly coveted Champions League trophy even after signing Cristiano Ronaldo to the club. The Italian club’s boss will be shown the door after […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/massimiliano-allegri-sacked-as-juventus-manager/feed/0Massimiliano-Allegri-to-leave-JuventusAFCON 2019: Full List Of Rohr’s 25-Man Super Eagles Squadhttps://thewhistler.ng/afcon-2019-full-list-of-rohrs-25-man-super-eagles-squad/
https://thewhistler.ng/afcon-2019-full-list-of-rohrs-25-man-super-eagles-squad/#respondWed, 15 May 2019 10:24:35 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=71080Ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, the Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr has released a 25-man provisional squad. Rohr also put six players on a standby list, incase of withdrawals and injuries. Midfield enforcer Mikel John Obi, pacy winger Ahmed Musa and defenders Kenneth Omeruo and Abdullahi Shehu […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/afcon-2019-full-list-of-rohrs-25-man-super-eagles-squad/feed/0Gernot-RohrAFCON 2019: I’ll Be Available To Lead Super Eagles At Tournament, Says Mikel Obihttps://thewhistler.ng/afcon-2019-ill-be-available-to-lead-super-eagles-at-tournament-says-mikel-obi/
https://thewhistler.ng/afcon-2019-ill-be-available-to-lead-super-eagles-at-tournament-says-mikel-obi/#respondTue, 14 May 2019 13:41:20 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=71044As the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt draws closer, Captain of the Super Eagles, John Mikel Obi has revealed that his available to return to Nigeria for the tournament. The midfielder and former Chelsea star last played for the country at the 2018 World Cup in Russia and was not involved in the […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/afcon-2019-ill-be-available-to-lead-super-eagles-at-tournament-says-mikel-obi/feed/0Super-eagles-kit1Nigerian Singer Kcee Loses N1m Over Barca Vs. Liverpool Matchhttps://thewhistler.ng/nigerian-singer-kcee-loses-n1m-over-barca-vs-liverpool-match/
https://thewhistler.ng/nigerian-singer-kcee-loses-n1m-over-barca-vs-liverpool-match/#respondWed, 08 May 2019 11:56:32 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=70652Nigerian singer Kingsley Chinweike, popularly known as Kcee, reportedly lost N1 million after betting on the Barcelona versus Liverpool match. The singer, had taken to his twitter page before the game to promise the money to a die-hard Liverpool fan, Dike Chidozie (@mrchidozie), if his team Liverpool wins. The young man who became N1m richer […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/nigerian-singer-kcee-loses-n1m-over-barca-vs-liverpool-match/feed/0Kcee-and-chidozieNFF President, Amaju Pinnick, Others Face $8.4m Fraud Chargeshttps://thewhistler.ng/84m-fraud-fg-charges-nff-president-amaju-pinnick-others/
https://thewhistler.ng/84m-fraud-fg-charges-nff-president-amaju-pinnick-others/#respondWed, 08 May 2019 09:24:08 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=70620Following an alleged misappropriation of $8.4 million paid by World Football Governing body, FIFA to the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, the Federal Government has charged the President of the NFF, Mr Amaju Pinnick, and four other officers of the federation. According to reports, the money was paid by FIFA to the NFF as Nigeria’s appearance fees […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/84m-fraud-fg-charges-nff-president-amaju-pinnick-others/feed/0AMAJU-PINNICKCristiano Ronaldo Splashes £10m On Bugatti La Voiture Noire (Photos)https://thewhistler.ng/cristiano-ronaldo-splashes-10m-on-bugatti-la-voiture-noire-photos/
https://thewhistler.ng/cristiano-ronaldo-splashes-10m-on-bugatti-la-voiture-noire-photos/#respondWed, 01 May 2019 13:48:47 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=70244Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly the secret buyer of a one-of-the-kind £10million stunning Bugatti – the most expensive new car ever. The Juventus superstar already boasts one of the most extensive and expensive car collections in sport. His love for Bugattis is no secret having splashed out £2.15m on a Bugatti Chiron last year. It sits […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/cristiano-ronaldo-splashes-10m-on-bugatti-la-voiture-noire-photos/feed/0Cristiano-Ronaldo-Splashes-£10m-On-Bugatti-La-Voiture-Noire-Photos-My Football Career Was Successful Because Of Bundesliga – Okochahttps://thewhistler.ng/my-football-career-was-successful-because-of-bundesliga-okocha/
https://thewhistler.ng/my-football-career-was-successful-because-of-bundesliga-okocha/#respondFri, 26 Apr 2019 12:58:42 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=70011Ex- Nigerian Football legend, Austin Okocha has disclosed that he became one of the most celebrated African players of his generation because of the German Bundesliga structure that turned his career around for the better. In 1990 Okocha was 17-year-old who landed in Germany and got a deal with Third Division side Borussia Neunkirchen, before […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/my-football-career-was-successful-because-of-bundesliga-okocha/feed/0Jay-Jay OkochaManchester City Competing Like ‘Animals’ To Win Title – Fernandinhohttps://thewhistler.ng/manchester-city-competing-like-animals-to-win-title-fernandinho/
https://thewhistler.ng/manchester-city-competing-like-animals-to-win-title-fernandinho/#respondFri, 26 Apr 2019 12:51:43 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=70008Defending champions Manchester City have shown they can compete like “animals” this season in a bid to retain their English Premier League title, midfielder Fernandinho has said. City restored their one-point lead over Liverpool at the top of the table after Wednesday’s 2-0 win at Manchester United and can become the first team to retain […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/manchester-city-competing-like-animals-to-win-title-fernandinho/feed/0fernandinhoWhat Coach Ernesto Valverde Said About Barcelona Vs Manchester United Match﻿https://thewhistler.ng/what-coach-ernesto-valverde-said-about-barcelona-vs-manchester-united-match%ef%bb%bf/
https://thewhistler.ng/what-coach-ernesto-valverde-said-about-barcelona-vs-manchester-united-match%ef%bb%bf/#respondWed, 17 Apr 2019 10:39:12 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=69526Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde praised Lionel Messi for settling his side down after a nervy start against Manchester United and inspiring the Catalans to a 3-0 victory to reach the Champions League quarter-finals. Marcus Rashford struck the crossbar for the visitors in the second minute at the Nou Camp but Messi scored twice in the […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/what-coach-ernesto-valverde-said-about-barcelona-vs-manchester-united-match%ef%bb%bf/feed/0Ernesto-Valverde-Barcelona-Coach-Bayern Won’t Exceed 100 Million Euro Mark For A Player: Hoenesshttps://thewhistler.ng/bayern-wont-exceed-100-million-euro-mark-for-a-player-hoeness/
https://thewhistler.ng/bayern-wont-exceed-100-million-euro-mark-for-a-player-hoeness/#respondTue, 16 Apr 2019 11:02:31 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=69457Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness ruled out breaking the 100 million euros ($113 million) mark this summer and said he would buy French striker Kylian Mbappe “immediately” if he had the money. Bayern are planning a major squad overhaul this summer, and have already confirmed the signings of French World Cup winners Benjamin Pavard and […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/bayern-wont-exceed-100-million-euro-mark-for-a-player-hoeness/feed/0Uli-HoenessAFCON 2019: Super Eagles, Others Know Opponents Todayhttps://thewhistler.ng/afcon-2019-super-eagles-others-know-opponents-today/
https://thewhistler.ng/afcon-2019-super-eagles-others-know-opponents-today/#respondFri, 12 Apr 2019 13:59:22 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=69269The Super Eagles of Nigeria alongside 23 other countries that will take part in the 32nd African Cup of Nations will today, Friday night know their group opponents as the draw for the tournament will be conducted in Cairo, Egypt. It is scheduled to take place behind the famous Giza Pyramids as from 6pm GMT […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/afcon-2019-super-eagles-others-know-opponents-today/feed/0super-eagles-vs-england-June-2018Christian Chukwu: Enugu Government Reacts To Stories About Former Eagles’ Captainhttps://thewhistler.ng/christian-chukwu-enugu-government-reacts-to-stories-about-former-eagles-captain/
https://thewhistler.ng/christian-chukwu-enugu-government-reacts-to-stories-about-former-eagles-captain/#respondWed, 10 Apr 2019 09:48:44 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=69111The Government of Enugu State has disclosed that it will not hesitate to respond appropriately if at any time the hospital doctors or the Christian Chukwu family indicate that oversea treatment is required for the former Super Eagles’ coach who is presently ill. It was reported that Christian Chukwu took ill April 8 and needs $50,000 […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/christian-chukwu-enugu-government-reacts-to-stories-about-former-eagles-captain/feed/0christian-chukwuChristian Chukwu: Otedola To Foot ‘Entire Cost’ Of Legend’s Medical Billshttps://thewhistler.ng/christian-chukwu-otedola-to-foot-entire-cost-of-legends-medical-bills/
https://thewhistler.ng/christian-chukwu-otedola-to-foot-entire-cost-of-legends-medical-bills/#respondTue, 09 Apr 2019 11:26:54 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=69011Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola has said he will foot the medical bills of former Super Eagles’ coach, Christian Chukwu. Chukwu, Nigeria’s football legend, is said to be suffering from prostate cancer which has affected his leg. It was learnt that the footballer who is a former coach of the national team, needed $50,000 for the […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/christian-chukwu-otedola-to-foot-entire-cost-of-legends-medical-bills/feed/0femi-otedolaI Regret Not Winning AFCON – Odemwingiehttps://thewhistler.ng/i-regret-not-winning-afcon-odemwingie/
https://thewhistler.ng/i-regret-not-winning-afcon-odemwingie/#respondFri, 05 Apr 2019 09:42:04 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=68781“I regret not being part of the country’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON) winning team in 2013,” Osaze Odemwingie, former Nigeria’s striker has said as he bows out from active football. Since 2017, the 37-year-old has not played professionally but had been hopeful of continuing his career. He helped Nigeria finish third at the Nations […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/i-regret-not-winning-afcon-odemwingie/feed/0Osaze-OdemwingeManchester United Appoint Ole Gunnar Solskjaer As Permanent Managerhttps://thewhistler.ng/manchester-united-appoint-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-as-permanent-manager/
https://thewhistler.ng/manchester-united-appoint-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-as-permanent-manager/#respondThu, 28 Mar 2019 11:07:05 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=68209Manchester United have finally appointed caretaker coach, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, as its new permanent manager. The Red Devils made the announcement on its official Twitter page on Thursday. “Ole’s at the wheel! We can confirm that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been appointed as #MUFC manager,” Man United tweeted. Describing his appointment as a dream come […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/manchester-united-appoint-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-as-permanent-manager/feed/0Manchester-United-Ole-Gunnar-SolskjaerLiverpool As Champions Will Be Nightmarish For Rooneyhttps://thewhistler.ng/liverpool-as-champions-will-be-nightmarish-for-rooney/
https://thewhistler.ng/liverpool-as-champions-will-be-nightmarish-for-rooney/#respondFri, 22 Mar 2019 09:42:59 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=67849Former Manchester United and Everton forward Wayne Rooney said he could not bear the thought that old foes Liverpool might win the Premier League title this season. Rooney, who began his career with Liverpool’s Merseyside rivals Everton before moving to Manchester United, said he would rather defending champions Manchester City win the league instead. Liverpool […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/liverpool-as-champions-will-be-nightmarish-for-rooney/feed/0RooneyJuventus Won’t Play In U.S Over Ronaldo’s Rape Allegation, Possible Arresthttps://thewhistler.ng/juventus-wont-play-in-u-s-over-ronaldos-rape-allegation-possible-arrest/
https://thewhistler.ng/juventus-wont-play-in-u-s-over-ronaldos-rape-allegation-possible-arrest/#respondThu, 21 Mar 2019 16:40:17 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=67833Cristiano Ronaldo will not step foot on United States soil this summer for the International Champions Cup (ICC), per a report by The New York Times, due to an ongoing rape investigation involving the soccer star. The ICC will take place as usual in the United States, where a large portion of the matches are […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/juventus-wont-play-in-u-s-over-ronaldos-rape-allegation-possible-arrest/feed/0Cristiano RonaldoI’d Rather Buy Mbappe Than Messi, Ronaldo – Mourinhohttps://thewhistler.ng/id-rather-buy-mbappe-than-messi-ronaldo-mourinho/
https://thewhistler.ng/id-rather-buy-mbappe-than-messi-ronaldo-mourinho/#respondTue, 19 Mar 2019 09:55:40 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=67522Jose Mourinho believes 20-year-old Paris Saint-Germain star, Kylian Mbappe, deserves to be considered the most expensive player on the planet Mourinho believes Mbappe’s age and “incredible” ability makes him more valuable than even Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Paris Saint-Germain star Mbappe has lifted the World Cup, won Ligue 1 twice, scored 55 top-flight goals […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/id-rather-buy-mbappe-than-messi-ronaldo-mourinho/feed/0kylian-mbappe-psg- (1)EPL: Arsenal Hand Solskjaer First Premier League Defeathttps://thewhistler.ng/epl-arsenal-hand-solskjaer-first-premier-league-defeat/
https://thewhistler.ng/epl-arsenal-hand-solskjaer-first-premier-league-defeat/#respondSun, 10 Mar 2019 18:39:57 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=66923Granit Xhaka and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang were both on target as Arsenal defeated Manchester United 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The victory, which moved the Gunners above United into the top four, was the first ever Premier League defeat for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer since taking over as United manager on 16 December, 2018. Xhaka […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/epl-arsenal-hand-solskjaer-first-premier-league-defeat/feed/0Footballer Stabs His Coach In Kanohttps://thewhistler.ng/footballer-stabs-his-coach-in-kano/
https://thewhistler.ng/footballer-stabs-his-coach-in-kano/#respondThu, 07 Mar 2019 15:45:17 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=66701Nigerian footballer, Salisu Muhammad has allegedly stabbed his coach, Mujitapha Musa in Kano state. The footballer was said to have had a serious argument with his coach over a match that the team lost. The deceased was the coach of Yakasai quarters. He passed away on the way to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, following the […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/footballer-stabs-his-coach-in-kano/feed/0Stabbing-KnifeJay-Jay Okocha Speaks On Court Order To Arrest Him﻿https://thewhistler.ng/jay-jay-okocha-speaks-on-court-order-to-arrest-him%ef%bb%bf/
https://thewhistler.ng/jay-jay-okocha-speaks-on-court-order-to-arrest-him%ef%bb%bf/#commentsThu, 28 Feb 2019 16:37:05 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=66246Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Okocha, popularly known as Jay Jay Okocha, has spoken on the Lagos High Court order to arrest him. Recall that the Court issued a bench warrant arrest of Okocha over his failure to appear in court to answer questions on why he has allegedly failed to pay his income taxes […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/jay-jay-okocha-speaks-on-court-order-to-arrest-him%ef%bb%bf/feed/1Jay-Jay OkochaCourt Orders Arrest Of Jay Jay Okochahttps://thewhistler.ng/court-orders-arrest-of-jay-jay-okocha/
https://thewhistler.ng/court-orders-arrest-of-jay-jay-okocha/#respondFri, 22 Feb 2019 10:06:43 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=65254A Lagos State High Court in Igbosere has ordered the arrest of former Super Eagles star, Austin Okocha, over tax evasion charges. The judge Adedayo Akintoye, issued the bench warrant following the footballer’s failure to appear before the court to answer why he allegedly failed to pay his income taxes. The Lagos State Prosecutor, Dr. […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/court-orders-arrest-of-jay-jay-okocha/feed/0Jay-Jay-okocha1 Year After World Cup, NFF Still Owes Designer For Ceremonial Outfithttps://thewhistler.ng/1-year-after-world-cup-nff-still-owes-designer-for-ceremonial-outfit/
https://thewhistler.ng/1-year-after-world-cup-nff-still-owes-designer-for-ceremonial-outfit/#respondFri, 22 Feb 2019 09:17:09 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=65255Nigerian Fashion designer, Esimaje Awani, CEO of GT Stitches, who made the Super Eagles’ ceremonial 2018 World Cup outfits ahead of the tournament in Russia, has called out the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for not paying for his services. Recall that the outfit attracted several commendations from fans and foreign correspondence on social media. However, […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/1-year-after-world-cup-nff-still-owes-designer-for-ceremonial-outfit/feed/0Super-Eagles-OutfitFormer NFF Scribe, Taiwo Ogunjobi Is Deadhttps://thewhistler.ng/former-nff-scribe-taiwo-ogunjobi-is-dead/
https://thewhistler.ng/former-nff-scribe-taiwo-ogunjobi-is-dead/#respondMon, 11 Feb 2019 16:40:37 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=64493The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has mourned the death of their former secretary, Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi. Ogunjobi, before his death was the chairman of Osun Football Association. His media aide, Mr.Tunde Shamsudeen, announced that he passed on in the early hours of Monday 11th, February 2019 at the University College Hospital [UCH], Ibadan. The NFF […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/former-nff-scribe-taiwo-ogunjobi-is-dead/feed/0Taiwo-Ogunjobi#RIPSala: Read Cardiff City’s Heartfelt Statement On Emiliano Sala’s Deathhttps://thewhistler.ng/ripsala-read-cardiff-citys-heartfelt-statement-on-emiliano-salas-death/
https://thewhistler.ng/ripsala-read-cardiff-citys-heartfelt-statement-on-emiliano-salas-death/#respondFri, 08 Feb 2019 09:39:28 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=64287Cardiff City have issued a statement following confirmation of the death of their striker Emiliano Sala. The Premier League club are in mourning after the news that the Argentine’s body has been recovered from the wreckage of the doomed flight to south Wales. The Bluebirds, who signed Sala for £15 million from Nantes in January, […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/ripsala-read-cardiff-citys-heartfelt-statement-on-emiliano-salas-death/feed/0Emiliano-SalaUEFA: Unopposed Ceferin Re-elected Presidenthttps://thewhistler.ng/unopposed-ceferin-re-elected-uefa-president/
https://thewhistler.ng/unopposed-ceferin-re-elected-uefa-president/#respondThu, 07 Feb 2019 13:52:57 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=64226UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin was on Thursday re-elected for a four-year term as head of European football’s governing body by acclamation. The 51-year-old Slovenian lawyer was the only candidate going forward for election at the UEFA Congress in Rome. Ceferin took over two and a half years ago after the corruption scandal that toppled his […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/unopposed-ceferin-re-elected-uefa-president/feed/0Aleksander-Ceferin-UEFA-presidentSala Any Hope?https://thewhistler.ng/sala-any-hope/
https://thewhistler.ng/sala-any-hope/#respondTue, 29 Jan 2019 18:52:30 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=63679This is the question in the hearts and minds of family, friends and fans of Emiliano Sala the Argentine international who recently joined the English Premiership side, Cardiff City, from Nantes in the French Ligue un side. It will be recalled that the ill fated flight carrying the footballer went missing from the radar around […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/sala-any-hope/feed/0emiliano-sala-cardiff-city (1)Sala Aboard Missing Aircraft – Cardiff Cityhttps://thewhistler.ng/sala-aboard-missing-aircraft-cardiff-city/
https://thewhistler.ng/sala-aboard-missing-aircraft-cardiff-city/#respondTue, 22 Jan 2019 12:56:14 +0000https://thewhistler.ng/?p=63206Striker, Emiliano Sala has been confirmed by his Premier League club, Cardiff City, to be aboard a plane that went missing from the English Channel on Monday Night. The 28-year-old striker was on the light aircraft that disappeared from its radar on Monday night, while apparently flying from Nantes to Cardiff. The Striker was announced […]]]>https://thewhistler.ng/sala-aboard-missing-aircraft-cardiff-city/feed/0emiliano-sala-cardiff-city (1)